Three suspended officers from the Ondo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps) have secured a major legal win after the High Court of Ondo State ruled that the agency lacks authority to unilaterally declare citizens wanted.The court dismissed preliminary objections to their lawsuit, which challenged their suspension and the unlawful wanted declaration.Justice A.O.

Odusola emphasized that declaring someone wanted must follow legal procedures and that no law empowers agencies like Amotekun Corps to act independently.The judgment sets a precedent by reinforcing that restrictions on citizens' rights must be strictly lawful.

The case, involving Abu Taiwo, Akinsipe Victor, and Ekujimi Julius, highlights the limits of state security powers and underscores judicial oversight in protecting fundamental rights.While the court overturned the wanted declaration, it rejected claims for damages.This landmark ruling is seen as a critical step in curbing overreach by security agencies.